diy projector from the Philippines - Page 6

bobharry · 4th May 2004, 03:45 PM

I would have to agree with you on that, your projectors colour is much better, and I would go for colour over brightness when choosing a pj. Also with the pixelation, if you don't notice from where you sit, then it doesn't matter to me, so I would definately go the DIY route, which I am already doing.

Lowjacker · 4th May 2004, 04:18 PM

i agree whole heartedly.....better color over less pixelation.....

which is good since i'm using a psx screen and they have good color and semi-crappy resolution......

Iron Man · 4th May 2004, 07:21 PM

You couldnt tell us the spec of that Epson DLP425 could u?

I was trying to look for it on the web but couldnt find it.

mathias · 4th May 2004, 08:48 PM

Even if I dislike this comparison between commercial-pj and diy-pj, which now is in every thread, I have to say some words here.

Normally a dlp-projector blow away a lcd-setup when it comes to color and contrast. When you use a dlp-projector so that it give the best colors you must set it in movie-mode, otherwise it use the white colorsegment in the colorwheel and you get picture with a green tint and less color like your picture show.

I have self compared the color of my 3 panel lcd-projector with my diy-pj, and my diy-projector had no chance against the commercialprojector, the color on my commercialpj is even better than my 19" tft monitor. The magic is polysilicon.

I´m waiting for the infocus X1 comparement (in movie-mode I hope).

boris333 · 4th May 2004, 11:56 PM

good stuff ... what lcd panel are u using ?

hertzblaster · 5th May 2004, 12:52 AM

this epson dlp425 is really made for presentation purposes. Epson is way much clearer and brighter when it comes to text presentation.

For movie mode, I believe epson x1 will default to lower brightness. But for this particular model, there is no movie mode setting in the menu. You can adjust the brightness as much as you want.

You may see some greenish effect but in the actual image, you won't notice this. The color is really way off no matter how much color adjustment that you make.
We just don't know how this epson dlp425 performed when new.

Thanks for the comment. May be epson x1 will give me real picture of how my pj compares with commercial projector.

hertzblaster · 5th May 2004, 01:30 AM

By the way you can see the specs at [url]www.projectorcentral. com

You will learn alot from this site regarding their professional evaluation of dlp vs. lcd. There are also alot of stuff to learn specially for newbies.

These are their respective strength.

dlp- higher contrast
lcd- realistic and natural color

And also I have watched movie "Charlies Angel" at screen size of 50x50 and really blows me away in terms of brightness and clarity using the epson X1 before. But honestly, based from what I can remember, it is wanting in natural colors probably because of the bluish shade of white. Same thing I notice with DLP425.

I asked my friend about his comments about some dvd's that is really dark and he said, there is really nothing you can do about it. Some dvd's are really crap and some are really awesome. Remember epson x1 is really designed for presentation purposes. If you want a model made for movies, you have to spend more money.

My brother has epson DLP 340 but as of now i am still convincing him to dismantle it from his ceiling so that I can also make comparison. But the same thing I notice ,white is bluish. But really this model is also very good.

Those epson model are really great if this is the first time you watched a movie using a projector. So far only Hitachi Home-1 model really I can give a two-thumbs up
recommendation. I watched this model performed in store watching spiderman.

Hopefully I will be able to watched a higher end projector soon just like some other guys here in this forum.

nbaula · 5th May 2004, 02:52 AM

Ang galing ng Pinoy. Ayos!!!! pare ko.

hertzblaster · 5th May 2004, 09:37 AM

Thanks pare. Nasorpesa ako biglang may nag tagalog!

My friend also don't want to dismantle his x1 from his ceiling. Maybe i will just bring the camera,tripod and dvd player to his house to take pictures.

* correction in one of my post. It should read "those infocus model are really great" Sorry guys, my error.

hertzblaster · 5th May 2004, 10:45 AM

Whoops! I am referring to infocus dlp425 in all my posts. Thanks to a friend for noticing the error. Sorry again to those who have visited my post.

4th May 2004, 04:18 PM	#52
Lowjacker diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: East Coast, USA	i agree whole heartedly.....better color over less pixelation..... which is good since i'm using a psx screen and they have good color and semi-crappy resolution...... __________________ THERE ARE NO STUPID QUESTIONS.... ONLY STUPID PEOPLE

4th May 2004, 07:21 PM	#53
Iron Man diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London	You couldnt tell us the spec of that Epson DLP425 could u? I was trying to look for it on the web but couldnt find it. __________________ run from the fear, fun from the rear

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4th May 2004, 03:45 PM	#51
bobharry diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK	I would have to agree with you on that, your projectors colour is much better, and I would go for colour over brightness when choosing a pj. Also with the pixelation, if you don't notice from where you sit, then it doesn't matter to me, so I would definately go the DIY route, which I am already doing.

4th May 2004, 08:48 PM	#54
mathias diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden	Even if I dislike this comparison between commercial-pj and diy-pj, which now is in every thread, I have to say some words here. Normally a dlp-projector blow away a lcd-setup when it comes to color and contrast. When you use a dlp-projector so that it give the best colors you must set it in movie-mode, otherwise it use the white colorsegment in the colorwheel and you get picture with a green tint and less color like your picture show. I have self compared the color of my 3 panel lcd-projector with my diy-pj, and my diy-projector had no chance against the commercialprojector, the color on my commercialpj is even better than my 19" tft monitor. The magic is polysilicon. I´m waiting for the infocus X1 comparement (in movie-mode I hope).

4th May 2004, 11:56 PM	#55
boris333 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: .	good stuff ... what lcd panel are u using ?

5th May 2004, 12:52 AM	#56
hertzblaster diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: manila	this epson dlp425 is really made for presentation purposes. Epson is way much clearer and brighter when it comes to text presentation. For movie mode, I believe epson x1 will default to lower brightness. But for this particular model, there is no movie mode setting in the menu. You can adjust the brightness as much as you want. You may see some greenish effect but in the actual image, you won't notice this. The color is really way off no matter how much color adjustment that you make. We just don't know how this epson dlp425 performed when new. Thanks for the comment. May be epson x1 will give me real picture of how my pj compares with commercial projector.

5th May 2004, 01:30 AM	#57
hertzblaster diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: manila	By the way you can see the specs at [url]www.projectorcentral. com You will learn alot from this site regarding their professional evaluation of dlp vs. lcd. There are also alot of stuff to learn specially for newbies. These are their respective strength. dlp- higher contrast lcd- realistic and natural color And also I have watched movie "Charlies Angel" at screen size of 50x50 and really blows me away in terms of brightness and clarity using the epson X1 before. But honestly, based from what I can remember, it is wanting in natural colors probably because of the bluish shade of white. Same thing I notice with DLP425. I asked my friend about his comments about some dvd's that is really dark and he said, there is really nothing you can do about it. Some dvd's are really crap and some are really awesome. Remember epson x1 is really designed for presentation purposes. If you want a model made for movies, you have to spend more money. My brother has epson DLP 340 but as of now i am still convincing him to dismantle it from his ceiling so that I can also make comparison. But the same thing I notice ,white is bluish. But really this model is also very good. Those epson model are really great if this is the first time you watched a movie using a projector. So far only Hitachi Home-1 model really I can give a two-thumbs up recommendation. I watched this model performed in store watching spiderman. Hopefully I will be able to watched a higher end projector soon just like some other guys here in this forum.

5th May 2004, 02:52 AM	#58
nbaula diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Daly City California USA	Ang galing ng Pinoy. Ayos!!!! pare ko.

5th May 2004, 09:37 AM	#59
hertzblaster diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: manila	Thanks pare. Nasorpesa ako biglang may nag tagalog! My friend also don't want to dismantle his x1 from his ceiling. Maybe i will just bring the camera,tripod and dvd player to his house to take pictures. * correction in one of my post. It should read "those infocus model are really great" Sorry guys, my error.

5th May 2004, 10:45 AM	#60
hertzblaster diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: manila	Whoops! I am referring to infocus dlp425 in all my posts. Thanks to a friend for noticing the error. Sorry again to those who have visited my post.

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